Happy Halloween!

Well, it IS my favorite holiday of ALL-TIME and it definitely deserves a posting! Every year I feel like I spend endless amounts of time, energy, and money preparing for Halloween and all of its festivities. However, I am never left disappointed!

Last Friday, my friends and I went out in Hollywood, CA as greek gods! It was my idea to take this concept to the next level and apply FULL-BODY gold paint. It was an awesome effect....but it practically destroyed my bathroom! This was theatrical quality gold paint that I applied with a spray gun, not super expensive but quite elaborate.

Here we are on the step and repeat at Halloweenie 2012

Justin and I with the Tan Mom!!

Friday was such a fun night, but the gold paint left my skin REALLY dry. Itchy, dry skin coupled with a wicked headache was not a good experience! We decided to keep Saturday night more low key and went out as little devils. This was a cheap and easy costume, less than $10 for each of us!

You guys will have to stay tuned for tomorrow nights costume. Justin and I are going out as a famous pair Halloween night....just the unconventional version :)

btw...I shot two videos yesterday, they'll be up soon!

C-ya!

DayGlow 2012

Whoa, whoa, whoa! What an AMAZING weekend! Friday started off a little rough, I had midterm exams bright and early but once those were over things really turned around!! Friday night (4/13/12) there was a traveling party called DayGlow in town and we had tickets. If you have never heard of DayGlow, it is the self proclaimed "world's largest paint party". I am a huge fan of anything over the top, I mean, I have been known to go to a Ke$ha concert once or twice, so this was right up my alley!

Watch this:

The evening started off great, my friends a I looked fresh and clean, but that went downhill QUICK! Here is the night in photos, truly an AWESOME experience and I WILL be going again next year!

That's me with the pink paint! Got him good!

Bahahahahaha!

I win!!

Trying to text on my phone thru a plastic bag, lol

So if you are ever looking for a great dance party, consider DayGlow!! It was such a blast, highly recommended!

Ross

Music Monday & Update :)

Dear Friends,

Let's start this week off with a mid-day dance party, why not?! PRESS PLAY NOW (beware of profanity! lol) I have neglected my blog for ~18 days and I owe it to you. I promise you this week will bring a bounty of new posts and fun tips and tricks! ...however, I can't speak for next week, you guys know I live one week at a time. There is something to be said about living in the moment!

Here on the East coast of the US things have been getting a little hectic. This April isn't a great month for multitasking considering I am graduating in May, then prepping to take the nursing state board exam (NCLEX) sometime in June. As excited as I am to graduate, I am also under much stress to push through school, continue with work, and of course maintain my baby, MensSkinCareWithRoss.

Anything not to FAIL as bad as this girl....

I'm sorry, but that never gets old! 

That being said, lets all breathe IN through the nose, and OUT through the mouth (it really works!), put on our dancing shoes, and let loose for lunch...well, at least here on the East coast!

Enjoy!

Ross

"F**k U Betta" by Neon Hitch

"Beautiful Sinner" by Nicki Minaj

"Don't Stop The Music" (dance remix) by Rihanna

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Spring is in the Air: Fashion trends for Spring 2012

Going a different direction today, but hey! It's my blog, I'll do what I want!!

There are a few distinct fashion trends that are bound to be all the rage this Spring (and thru the Summer), so to get you ahead of the game here are a few of the key styles you may be interested in!

Tank Tops

Okay, WTF! I have never really been into wearing tank tops unless I'm lounging around the house but during my recent visit to Los Angeles, CA I had an irresistible urge to purchase tank tops. OKAY, maybe I just wanted to fit in, but unfortunately, I acted on this impulse and came home with an entire collection of designer tanks, at least they weren't super expensive!

Above all, tank tops are the cats pajamas this Spring, many of the trends I mention in this post are portrayed thru tanks!  Here are some examples:

Andrew Christian

Yes.

JackThreads.com

YES!

Don't know, don't care.

NO! Definitely no.

Horizontal Stripes

Moving right along, horizontal stripes are SO IN this Spring. I know, I know, horizontal stripes make you look wide, but apparently looking wide is looking good! You would be hard pressed to find a men's clothing retailer that isn't offering items with horizontal stripes. GAP, Urban Outfitters, H&M, they're all doing it! Here's some style inspiration:

Stripes by H&M, Blazer by ZARA

Good look but lose the cig, it's bad for your skin! 

J. Crew

How nautical!

Color Blocking

This trend is a 2-for-1 deal! Bold, bright colors are hot this Spring and the perfect way to express your new found boldness is to try color blocking! In some cases, color blocking seems very similar to horizontal stripes but when you see the photos below, you'll understand. This is all very exciting, do your best to contain yourself. For a better idea what's hot and what's not, scroll on!

Mixed retailers

Chic? no?  (the shoes are great!)

JackThreads.com

Here we go with the tanks again! Very cool tho!

Mixed retailers

These are all stylish and versatile! Spring weather can be unpredictable.

Ray-Bans

It's official, if you do not own a pair of Ray-Ban wayfarers, you are not cool. Well that sucks, because I don't own a pair...  Anyways, if you want to blend in but also look good, get yourself a pair of Ray-Bans. I mean, I guess they are pretty iconic.

Classic Black Wayfarer

There are two styles of the wayfarer, the original leans forward, away from your face, the other sits upright/against your face. Both are VERY similar, just a personal preference.

Blue Frame Wayfarer

Many fun frame and lens colors to choose from!

Epic, Epicness!

If David Beckham does it, it MUST be cool! Love his hair style in this shot!

I personally prefer the Aviators, and the selection of styles and frames is great!

American Indian & Aztec Patterns

I honestly don't quite get this trend but its definitely a trend! Just look in Urban Outfitters, you can't miss it! If you want passerby's to do a double take this Spring, try this weird unique new style! Have a look:

Unknown (probably Urban Outfitters)

Are those wayfarers you are wearing?

Urban Outfitters

U like?

Urban Outfitters

I guess its cool.

Well, that's all for now! Go on with your bad self and work that sidewalk!

Don't forget that beautiful skin is always the hottest fashion accessory! And awesome skin care videos are available (for FREE!) at MensSkinCareWithRoss on YouTube!

Have a great day!

Ross

Product Pick of the Week!

This week's product pick is unrelated to skin care but has EVERYTHING to do with personal appearance. Grooming your facial and body hair is essential to maintaining a well-kept look and this tool will make things a heck of a lot easier!

It's Awesome!

It's cordless, rechargable, has 6 different attachments, a stand that keeps everything organized and it is downright perfect! I use this shaver/buzzer/trimmer almost everyday and if it ever broke, I would buy the exact same model.

Other than using this trimmer to shorten my facial hair before a shave, I routinely use it to trim my sideburns, man-scape (oh yea, I said it!), and even to give myself a pretty decent hair cut. Not to mention it is totally affordable!

Check it out on Amazon.com below:

I hope you enjoy this as much as I do!

Ross

Music Monday! Hey!

Oh yeahhhh, it's time to DANCE! Here is a track titled "Round and Round" by Mischa Daniels. Based out of Amsterdam, Mischa creates dance/house/electro music that puts me in the mood to groooove! I hope this gets your blood pumping!

Ross

Happy Hump Day!

Hump day is a Bi*ch! Actually, Monday is pretty sucky, but when Wednesday rolls around, and you realize you still have a WHOLE half-week to go, the feeling is pretty disheartening.  So, in celebration of hump day, here is a video that will surely brighten your day! (at the expense of this funny, little girl....I'm sure she's okay with it by now...)

OMG....I die EVERYTIME!  LOL

Happy Hump Day! Have a good one!

Ross

P.S. - This is the original video from her channel, TheChanningShow, just to give her proper credit since you know, I'm a YouTuber too!

The Perfect Eyebrows!

Oddly enough, my most-viewed video isn't even about skin care! WTH! Well, I have been considering re-shooting the video because I have new tips and tricks that I want to share about tweezing eyebrows BUT in the mean time here are some AMAZING Tweezers that you should consider purchasing if you don't have a good pair yet!

I received the "Point Tweezers" (above in Red) for Christmas last year and they have been incredible! However, these things can be LETHAL! They are pointy and sharp, but ridiculously precise!  If you prefer tweezers that are not as precise, try the "Slant Tweezers" (above in Black), they are a nice alternative! 

Here is the "How To" video if you haven't seen it yet! :)

Ross

Does Winter weather bring you down?

When the Winter months come around do you feel sluggish, tired, and moody?  If so, you are not alone! MANY people experience loss of energy, weight gain, a "heavy" leaden feeling in arms and legs, and oversleeping during the less sunny months of the year. In the world of medicine, these are symptoms of The Winter Blues aka Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a common type of depression that occurs at the same time, every year.

It is thought that the lack sunlight during the late Fall, Winter, and early Spring may disrupt your body's internal clock, called Circadian rhythms. Circadian rhythms tell your body when you should be awake or asleep and this disruption may lead to the symptoms of the Winter Blues. Disruption of the body's circadian rhythms is also linked to the symptoms of jet-lag, night shift work, and seasonal time changes.

Even if you do not experience these symptoms, everyone can benefit from the mood and energy boosting effects of PHOTOTHERAPY! Phototherapy is a natural and effective way to get your daily dose of SUNSHINE and boost your body's sense of well being!  UV-free lights with high LUX levels emit natural-spectrum daylight to help alleviate all the symptoms associated with the disruption of circadian rhythms. Check out these therapeutic lights by Verilux below!  (I especially love the Rise and Shine alarm clock light!)

I am a HUGE-FAN of homeopathic and alternative medicine, so when I learn about things like phototherapy, I tend to get a little excited, not to mention that the concept just makes sense! I have found the Verilux Phototherapy lights are the highest quality when compared to other brands. All you need is 30-60 minutes of exposure a couple times per week!

Here is an excellent source for information: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/seasonal-affective-disorder/DS00195

Enjoy!

Ross